Paris covered markets are open most days and provide excellent fresh food. Here are some to explore, depending on where you're staying.

Marché couvert des Enfants Rouges is the oldest covered market in Paris, and it's a lively place to shop for food and have lunch in the 3rd arrondissement, the northern part of the Marais. You'll find a variety of ethnic fare, as well as traditional French food.More...

In the Saint Germain area you'll find the upscale Marché couvert Saint-Germain, which is surrounded by great restaurants.

The 10th arrondissement is home to two covered markets: The Marché couvert de St Martin, is not far from the Chateau d'Eau Métro, while the Marché couvert Saint-Quentin is near two of Paris's major train stations: Gare de l'Est and Gare du Nord. Both of these markets date from the mid 19th century.

Here's a list of some other covered markets in Paris (remember that the last two digits of the address indicate the arrondissement). Many of these are away from the center of Paris.

Marché couvert Treilhard, 1 rue Corvetto, Paris 75008

Marché couvert Beauvau (Marché d'Aligre), Place d'Aligre, Paris 75012

Marché couvert Saint-Didier, Rue Mesnil, Paris 75016

Marché couvert de Passy, Place de Passy, Paris 75016

Marché couvert Batignolles, 96 bis rue Lemercier, Paris 75017

Marché couvert des Ternes, 8 bis rue Lebon, Paris 75017

Marché couvert La Chapelle, 10 rue de l'Olive, Paris 75018

Fruit at the Enfants Rouges covered market, Paris.

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